Jeff Stricker and Beth Hanks are Getting Married!
The Bride and Groom
Jeff and Beth met in chemistry class as sophomores at Lafayette High School. They continued to tease each other and compare test scores in physics class the following year. On the afternoon of their physics final exam, Jeff passed Beth a stubby pencil with a small note wound around it; the note contained Jeff's phone number. It took all of Beth's courage and many exhortations from her best friend, Julie Miller, to give Jeff a call several days later. Jeff and Beth soon found that they shared an interest in movies and chicken fingers, which proved to be a strong foundation for a lasting relationship. They are very excited to spend the rest of their lives together and hope that all their family and friends will help them celebrate their marriage.
The Wedding Party
Matron of Honor
- Michelle Mazzuchi
Bridesmaids
- Julie Blanchfield
- Tinsley Stricker
- Meg Ferris
- Alli Gilden
Best Man
- Jason Stricker
Groomsmen
- Nathan Gornto
- John Yoo
- Mario Kurtic
- Alex Nguyen
The Wedding
Beth and Jeff will be getting married on July 23, 2011, in Williamsburg, Virginia. The ceremony will take place under the watchful eyes of Pierre L'Enfant in the Brinkley Commons Atrium of Alan B. Miller Hall at 4:30 p.m. Following a cocktail hour, the celebration will continue with dinner and dancing upstairs in the Brinkley multipurpose room.
Alan B. Miller Hall
101 Ukrop Way
Williamsburg, VA 23186
Free parking is available in the surface lot across the street to the east, or in the parking garage just north along Ukrop Way.
From Richmond Metro/Washington, D.C. area and points north
Get on I-64 East toward Williamsburg/Norfolk. Take Exit 234 (for VA-199 South/VA-646). Continue on VA-199 South for about eight miles to John Tyler Highway/VA-5. Turn left and stay on John Tyler Highway/VA-5. Turn left at Jamestown Road, Route 31, for about a mile, to Ukrop Way. Turn left at Ukrop Way and Miller Hall is the first building on your left.
From Norfolk/Virginia Beach area and points south
Get on I-64 West toward Williamsburg/Richmond. Take Exit 242A (VA-199) towards Jamestown/Williamsburg. Continue about 5.5 miles, and then turn right on Jamestown Road, Route 31. Drive another mile to Ukrop Way. Turn left at Ukrop Way and Miller Hall is the first building on your left.
Places To Eat in Williamsburg
One quintessential Williamsburg experience is grabbing a sandwich at the Cheese Shop before strolling up and down Duke of Gloucester street, the main pedestrian drag in Colonial Williamsburg. Jeff and Beth recommend a turkey and cheddar cheese sandwich on French bread. This store also features a wide array of gourmet chocolates, cheeses, and wines to take back to the hotel as snacks or home as souvenirs.
Next door to the Cheese Shop, this restaurant is where Jeff and Beth dined after Jeff proposed. The menu changes seasonally, but Jeff and Beth sincerely enjoyed the "Heritage Breed Pork Chop with Toasted Walnut Gruyere Bread Pudding, Swiss Chard, Apples, and Bacon" when they were there. Reservations are highly recommended.
Okay, Bruster's is a chain, but as there aren't any franchises in Northern Virginia, Beth and Jeff always drop by whenever they're in Williamsburg to see if "Key Lime Pie" is available. This flavor features tart key-lime flavored ice cream with buttery graham cracker swirls.
Don't bother with brisket, chicken or ribs; the pulled pork at this barbeque joint is a must! Jeff and Beth recommend a "jumbo" barbeque pork sandwich, with sides of hush puppies and green beans.
Paul's Deli is a favorite hangout for locals and William and Mary Students. The food is exceptional and the servings are colossal. If you're a carnivore, order “Paul's Baked Italian Combo,” an immense pie pan of sausage and pepperoni topped with mozzarella over spaghetti.
The Greene Leafe has myriad beers, on tap and in bottles, but make sure you get some of their uber-delicious French fries to go along with your libations.
If you're looking for an experience and are willing to travel, take a ferry across the James River to eat at the Surry House, which specializes in Southern food. Try anything with Virginia ham or the peanut soup!
Coming soon!
Pancho Villa Mexican Restaurant
Coming soon!
Places To Stay in Williamsburg
A block of rooms has been set aside at the Hampton Inn on Richmond Road. The rate of $135.00 per night will be available until June 22, 2011. Click here to reserve a room online or call the hotel directly and use the group code SHW.
Hampton Inn & Suites
1880 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Tel: 757-229-4900
For the full Williamsburg experience, there are a number of bed and breakfasts nearby as well. The owner of The Cedars is offering a 10% discount if you mention our wedding when making a reservation.
Williamsburg Sampler Bed and Breakfast
Williamsburg Manor Bed and Breakfast
For something a little different, try out the Great Wolf Lodge.
Wedding Registry
The bride and groom are registered at the following stores: